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Method Statement-Block Work

This document provides instructions for block work construction. It outlines that mortar mixes should be machine mixed using batch boxes to ensure proper proportions, and must be used within 2 hours of mixing. It describes how to lay blocks with a full mortar bed and filled joints, keeping courses level and faces plumb. Joints should be raked as work proceeds to provide a good key for plaster or render coating. Blockwork must be bonded to adjacent concrete and partitions using specified cramps and toothing.

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Method Statement-Block Work

This document provides instructions for block work construction. It outlines that mortar mixes should be machine mixed using batch boxes to ensure proper proportions, and must be used within 2 hours of mixing. It describes how to lay blocks with a full mortar bed and filled joints, keeping courses level and faces plumb. Joints should be raked as work proceeds to provide a good key for plaster or render coating. Blockwork must be bonded to adjacent concrete and partitions using specified cramps and toothing.

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Method Statement – Block Work

1. Preparation of Mortar Mixes:


- Mortar shall be mixed by machine except for small quantities only (not containing
plasticiser). Hand mixing (if permitted) may be done on a watertight platform.
- When mixed at site, batch boxes shall be used to ensure correct and consistent mix
proportions.
- Use mortars (other than retarded mortars) within 2 hours of mixing or as specified.
2. Building Block Walls:
- Build block work within permissible deviations as specified.
- Unless otherwise specified/permitted, lay blocks on a full bed of mortar and fill all joints.
Keep courses levelled and perpend vertically aligned. Plumb quoins and all faces as the work
proceeds. It is preferable to Align vertically every fifth or sixth perpend and `even out’ the
size of Intermediate joints. Try to keep horizontal joints of uniform thickness.
- Rake out joints as work proceeds, on all faces to be plastered or rendered. This will provide
a good key for the coating.
- All blockwork shall be bonded to adjacent reinforced concrete structures by means of
galvanised mild steel cramps at specified spacing unless specified otherwise.
- Partitions shall be bonded to main walls by toothing as specified in the contract.

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